VIDEO POKER

Believe it or not, craps is not the only game in the casino. Savvy players have a back-up plan for when their craps game is off. If Heavy isn't winning at Craps you're likely to find him playing Baccarat, Blackjack, or even Roulette. If the table games aren't working out he may even take a cigar break in the high limit slot area for a little hit-and-run action. But just like craps - you have to plan your play and play your plan. If you have a question on slots, video poker, carnival games or any table games other than craps, this is the place to post. Let's hear about the games you play when you're not playing craps! What's your game? What's your strategy? How's that working out for you? Inquiring minds want to know!

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Re: VIDEO POKER

Post by Blackcloud » Thu Dec 04, 2014 6:30 pm

;) UNHH!! It was OK until BC landed in the horse pistol with a pulmonary embolism blocki8ng off the right lung. UNHH!!That will slow you down a bit- they don't want me driving long distance. :roll:

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Re: VIDEO POKER

Post by heavy » Sat May 13, 2017 8:38 am

Well, I thought I'd bring up video poker again. I ran into Black Cloud at the Horseshoe a couple of weeks back. He'd lost his Diamond status and was out to reclaim it. In 12 hours of video poker play he went from Gold to Diamond. When I last saw him he was using his wife's card - trying to reclaim her Diamond status as well. BC - if you read this - why don't you tell us what machines you pick and why once again.
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Re: VIDEO POKER

Post by Blackcloud » Sat May 13, 2017 1:44 pm

UNHH!! Any multi-liner that is receptive of my complicated program. :roll:

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Re: VIDEO POKER

Post by heavy » Sat Aug 11, 2018 8:45 am

Bump. How many of you play VP? How do you pick a machine? Any strategy?
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Re: VIDEO POKER

Post by mssthis1 » Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:24 am

Currently I only play deuces wild. As far as strategy I try to play only single line machines, start small 25 cents x 5 and gradually increase my betting until I hit something or call it a session.

The multi liners look tempting but I feel they put volatility in the casinos corner unless you have the discipline to set strict loss limits and stick too them. Sometimes I'll stick a little money in a multiliner if I'm waiting for something else to open up and the machine is in a spot where I can watch the table.

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Re: VIDEO POKER

Post by House of Orange » Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:18 pm

What ever pays 9/6! IP and HR has em at 25 cents and $5 respectively.

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Re: VIDEO POKER

Post by House of Orange » Sun Aug 12, 2018 1:42 pm

Yeppers, that high limit $5 is practically next to the crapstable at HR, and the 25 cent VP is in non smoking IP on the second floor.

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Re: VIDEO POKER

Post by skasower » Sun Aug 12, 2018 4:48 pm

I only play video poker at the bar. I like to drink and I like playing and drinking. I play Double Double, $.25 and when I hit, I move up to $1.00 for a while just to see if I can catch a ride. VP is NOT like DI craps. Once one knows the right hands to hold, it still bedevils the player who keeps feeding the machine.

I also like Wheel of Fortune, $1.00 machines but that is not this thread.

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Re: VIDEO POKER

Post by London Shooter » Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:38 am

I attack in two ways:

1. If playing on the floor then absolutely the best pay table for my stake level eg 9/6 JOB upstairs at IP or the double bank of games at same 25c level in the Cromwell.
2. If at the bar then increasingly just "suck it up" and accept extra vig as tax on much better drinks and social experience. If you are lucky you will find somewhere like the Boars Head bar downtown MSS which has great paytables and great drinks. Otherwise in Vegas it's often about who you know - Sullys and Gustavs in Ballys/Paris have many known bar personnel who let me slide into slow play despite the light system. As ever a few bucks the right way keeps those wheels in motion :)

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